Defensive Coordinator – Assistant Football Coach

The defensive coordinator for football is responsible for assisting the head coach to implement and direct all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III football program at DePauw University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting and planning team travel in compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, conference and University rules and regulations. Demonstrate sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community.
• Implement and execute a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and maintain an acceptable roster per the University
• Demonstrate a scheduling philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes.
• Develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition which result in athletics success.
• Mentor student-athletes to ensure athletics and academic success.
• Make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.